Hawthorne, CA vs Staunton, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 35). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 83,364 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.4 |
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60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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C
75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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